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Title: Events Lead - General Merchandise
Job Function: General Merchandise
State and City: Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
Lead team to execute all strategic goals related to GM retail event and wholesale event marketing. Role includes managing, leading and administering the GM events staff and department alignment with corporate events. Leads GM events strategy events and collaborates with GM Management and staff in developing and implementing marketing strategy as it relates to positioning MotorClothes and Licensed products at wholesale and retail events. Responsible for managing, leading and collaborating with GM staff, HDMC events staff, Meeting and Travel and other internal and external stakeholders in the execution of all H-D events in which GM participates. Role is also responsible for development and execution of GM Buying Events, which requires broader leadership and decision making responsibilities relative to planning and executing GM specific event. Provides direction and support to GM staff to ensure job expectations and performance criteria are defined and that work is completed in a timely and accurate manner. Requires strong interpersonal skills as there is considerable interaction with a broad range of internal and external personnel.

Education Required:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management or Communications or a related field. If the candidate does not meet the degree requirement a combination of relevant education and experience should total the equivalent of 13 years.

Experience Required:
A minimum of five (5) years experience in Communications, Marketing, Business Management or related field preferred, with prior experience in trade show/events planning and/or managing a trade show environment required. Knowledge of wholesale apparel and retail apparel merchandising preferred. Requires effective interaction at all levels of the corporation. Must demonstrate effective collaboration within own department and across broad parts of the organization where there may be little or no formal authority. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required. Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate well with cross-functional groups. Excellent working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional Suite required. Knowledge of motorcycles and motorcycle apparel is preferred. Must possess excellent organizational skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to develop/implement flexible schedules that meet departmental goals. The ability to manage multiple priorities while working in a fast paced environment under intense deadlines is imperative. Must maintain and work within department budget. Approximately 35-40% travel is required.

Direct Reports: No
Travel: Required 25-50%]]>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Events-Lead-General-Merchandise-Job-WI-53201/2559817/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Events-Lead-General-Merchandise-Job-WI-53201/2559817/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2107BR
Title: Manager - General Merchandise
Job Function: General Merchandise
State and City: Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
The Product Manager will lead the product development/product management process throughout the specific category’s life cycle (concept through liquidation). Responsibilities include strategic planning, implementing product plans, managing revenue, category financial growth, pricing, gross profit, sourcing, inventory, market research, support merchandising and marketing activities. This individual must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple projects within product development timelines. Effectively interacts, collaborates and coordinates activities of cross functional groups, specifically product development teams and suppliers. The Product Manager creates and implements project plans and timelines in keeping with the PDM process. Assesses market opportunities, determines the needs of the marketplace, creates and implements project plans that meet or exceed wholesale and retail revenue goals. This position may be responsible for the management and development of direct reports.

Education Required:
Requires a Bachelors degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising or a related field.

Experience Required:
A minimum of five (5) years experience in apparel product development with technical, product management and purchasing background. Experience in assessing market opportunities and determining the needs of the marketplace is a must. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of apparel manufacturing and sourcing processes, product development, product planning and project management skills. Proven experience with creating and implementing project plans is required; experience with creating and implementing project plans that meet or exceed wholesale and retail revenue goals is preferable. Strong analytical skills is a must. Excellent communication skills, ability to work as part of a team, strong follow through, and presentation skills are critical. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage a team and mentor direct reports. Knowledge of Gerber, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Supplemental Information:
The Mgr. Product will be responsible for bringing new or refreshed products focused on Harley-Davidson Young Adult (YA) and eLines customers (sourced and/or licensed) to market through managing an assigned product line’s life cycle (concept through liquidation). Accountable for product line and assortment management for product lines which are
strategic to the portfolio. Demonstrate innovation to create and implement global Young Adult and E-Lines product, pricing, and promotional strategies to accomplish revenue and strategic objectives.

Direct Reports: No
Travel: Required 10-25%]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Manager-General-Merchandise-Job-WI-53201/2489841/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Manager-General-Merchandise-Job-WI-53201/2489841/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2024BR
Title: Director - Dealer Retail Environment
Job Function: Sales
State and City: Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
This position provides vision & strategic direction for retail experience (integrating both physical & digital) and contributes to setting the vision & strategy for Customer Experience within H-D. This includes guidance on retail design, space planning, retail brand presentation/visual merchandising. This role will lead the identification of retail & shopper trends & insights & initiates innovation ideas for future retail concepts, tools & assets, determining & evaluating those most likely to deliver to H-D goals & objectives. This position contributes to Retail Experience medium & long-term planning based on dealer clustering/segmentation fostering the development & evolution of retail execution & consistency. This position promotes commitment to the retail experience by establishing processes to evaluate & prove recommendations & create compelling sell-in cases/stories for dealers. This position is responsible for overseeing relationships with key AORs & outsource partners providing leadership in briefing, relationship development, establishing deliverables & Service Level Agreements (SLAs), budget management & formal ongoing review processes. This position must build and develop a global team of retail environment specialists with the capabilities to serve our dealers around the world. Additionally, strengthen and leverage internal company relationships for a more integrated service offering, ensuring programs are relevant and inclusive.

Education Required:
Bachelors in business, marketing, finance, merchandising, retail design or other closely related
field of study is required.

Experience Required:
Minimum of 10 years of retail industry experience. Minimum of five years in retail/merchandising strategy. Proven track record of progressive retail brand management to include product development, retail financial management and retail customer experience initiatives. Understanding of the Harley-Davidson brand as an advantage in establishing strategic direction and partnerships. Ability to manage multiple projects, demonstrated time management skills and to guide teams to complete projects within tight timelines. Exceptional communication and people management skills with the focus on employee development and engagement are essential.

- Retail experience both in domestic US market and one or more significant global markets
- A retail thought-leader involved in industry events as a speaker on specific retail case studies and/or industry trends or specific innovations
- Experience in rollout of a new retail concept is desirable. .
- Direct experience of visual merchandising/store design both strategically & tactical execution/delivery
- Briefing & managing third party creative, research & retail execution agencies.
- Must possess leadership and coordination skills demonstrated through collaboration, cooperation, and teamwork; must also have the ability to challenge and motivate others.
- Must be decisive, focused, organized, results-oriented, self-disciplined and possess good listening and verbal communication skills.
- Motorcycle product knowledge preferred.
- Knowledge of H-D products, distribution, systems, functions, culture and industry desirable.
- This position requires international travel up to 20%.
- This position is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel: Required 10-25%]]>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Director-Dealer-Retail-Environment-Job-WI-53201/2406892/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Director-Dealer-Retail-Environment-Job-WI-53201/2406892/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2132BR
Title: Manager Sourcing & Quality - General Merchandise
Job Function: General Merchandise
State and City: Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
Provide oversight for the management of supplier relationships and ensure a robust and healthy global supply base is available to support the General Merchandise product management lifecycle. Develop and manage GM sourcing strategies, sourcing of suppliers, supplier business plans and master supply agreements. Manage overall quality of GM supply base ensuring acceptable levels of quality, cost and delivery standards. Leads factory audits of GM suppliers. Responsible for rigorous analysis of spend data and industry dynamics to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives. Ensure safeguarding of HD general merchandise intellectual property by establishing strict protocols around movement of trademark material to include security markers via hang tags, buttons etc. Frequent travel required including international travel to overseas to evaluate suppliers and to determine areas of improvement.

Education Required:
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Management or equivalent degree or experience. An advanced degree such as a Masters Supply Management, MBA, or International Business is preferred. If the candidate does not meet the degree requirement a combination of relevant education and experience should total the equivalent of 18 years.

Experience Required:
Position requires a minimum of ten (10) years experience in apparel product development and at least five (5) years of prior experience direct management/supervisory role. High technical credibility and in-depth process knowledge in textiles and apparel manufacturing typically obtained from working in a apparel manufacturing operations or warehouse environment. Requires ability to build relationships to leverage and lead with influence in situations where no formal role authority exists. Demonstrates strong conflict resolution and supplier negotiations skills. General business knowledge including basic finance and economics principles is required. Project management skills a must and proficiency in MS Office Suite. Results oriented and prior experience working in a fast paced retail environment. Advanced knowledge of strategic sourcing principles.

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel: Required 10-25%]]>Thu, 02 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Manager-Sourcing-&-Quality-General-Merchandise-Job-WI-53201/2523637/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Manager-Sourcing-&-Quality-General-Merchandise-Job-WI-53201/2523637/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2140BR
Title: Regional Integration Manager (PAC)
Job Function: Sales
State and City: Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
The Regional Integration Manager is responsible for developing the vision and strategy to drive the execution of retail principles for the parts and accessories (P&A) business unit to the global field & Harley-Davidson dealer network/stakeholders. Specific duties include formulating, designing and implementing this vision and strategy for the P&A channel integration across an assigned sales region. Develop and maintain a strategic knowledge base and point of view on key parts and accessories product or market process knowledge for assigned Region. Lead through influence as the critical voice of the parts and accessories customer interface among Regional P&A, Product Portfolio Strategy and Portfolio Management team(s). Facilitate and formalize the requests from the P&A regional leads, markets and retail customers to develop customer-led, data driven inputs to support the development of P&A product offerings and retail experiences. Leverage product knowledge to develop a strategic P&A sales plan to Assist Motorcycle Sales regions to achieve their P&A sales goals, improving PNMR establishing a formal P&A business process. Deliver innovative solutions to complex problems that can affect sales in a Region such as supply opportunities, sales forecasting, recommending Product Portfolio mix, retail programs and/or dealer retail training. Strong change and process management skills required to drive collaborative and standardized planning between P&A, Regional Sales offices and the Global Channel Organization to achieve key performance metrics. Provide direction and support to regional partners to drive dealer engagement and dealer capabilities to deliver world class retail selling process consistent with a premium brand and enable a premium customer experience. Strong analytical capabilities required to lead through influence by making decisions based on data driven analysis, strategy and process standardization (e.g. PMM). Strategically manages multiple projects collaborating with their assigned regions including: product planning and forecasting, global pricing, retail strategies and sales programs, supply, inventory, wholesale/retail fill rate, dealer training. Position requires in-country travel to regions, markets and dealers.

Education Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in a Marketing, Communications or other business related discipline required. MBA preferred

Experience Required:
Minimum of 5 years of progressive, senior (in-store), mass market retail executive management or Retail Operations/Senior Management in a company with a similar dealership network as Harley-Davidson. Includes distribution and logistics management, store execution strategies and merchandising behaviors in a multifunctional retail network including implementing merchandising, packaging, assortment, pricing, and promotional effectiveness. Strong record of retail project and program management successes.
Demonstrated experience in developing company strategy and departmental tactics to accomplish those visionary commitments.
Motorcycle dealership experience in a management role, highly preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and management experience supervising employees who are themselves managers of various levels within the organization.
Working knowledge of Harley-Davidson brand and experience developing products within the Harley-Davidson portfolio are preferred. Previous job experiences (other than Harley-Davidson), must lend the candidate the ability to draw from multiple experiences to build new inter-company retail technology capabilities required.
Ability to analyze, prepares, and evaluates complex business proposals. Knowledge and understanding of financial statements and GAAP. Knowledge of material procurement and production processes.
Must have demonstrated expertise in negotiating and relationship building skills.
Working knowledge of H-D’s P&A operations, purchasing, lifecycle planning and distribution required.
Demonstrated ability to generate, prepare and facilitate presentations on multiple retail/business disciplines to large diverse groups required. Must have a passion for motorcycles and customization of motorcycles.
Position requires regular and frequent travel (up to 60%) for extended periods.

Supplemental Information:
This person will have sales performance responsibilities in a cross-functional collaborative wholesale/retail team for the European region.

Direct Reports: No
Travel: Required 10-25%]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Mgr-PAC-Regional-Integration-Job-WI-53201/2542790/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Mgr-PAC-Regional-Integration-Job-WI-53201/2542790/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2212BR
Title: Advertising & Promotion Lead - Retail
Job Function: Marketing
State and City: Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
Lead Advertising & Promotion will manage a team and agency resources responsible for creating and producing strategically directed creative marketing communications programs that support Harley-Davidson Motor Company objectives. Programs include, but are not limited to, the development of strategic national and retail advertising and promotional planning, production and placement of offline and online advertising, project media planning, implementation and optimization, product literature, retail promotions, lead generation, point-of-purchase materials and dealer support materials targeted to specific customer segments. Additionally, this position will responsible for specific ad/promo budgets, internal people resources and processes as well as support the process of aligning all marketing strategies and tactical activity to support clearly defined brand objectives and brand and business metrics. This person must be able to lead through ambiguity and be skilled in the ideation and execution of creative ideas. The position will also have extensive cross-functional involvement with product development and management, as well as North America Sales on issues of overall marketing strategy including branding, product positioning and product launch.

Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business Administration or related area is required.

Experience Required:
A minimum of 6 years of strategic consumer marketing experience, including experience in managing the creation and production and media placement of printed and electronic advertising, at both advertising agency and in marketing role at corporation. Experience should include management of multinational agency partners for a global consumer brand with independent retailer network and budget over $5MM. Successful candidates must demonstrate leadership and expertise in multiple aspects of marketing communications disciplines (Offline and online advertising, media planning and buying, emerging and social media, electronic communication, retail consumer advertising and promotions, sponsorships and cross-promotions, collateral production, direct marketing, licensing and merchandising, brand identity creation, graphics and packaging) and understand the interdependency between marketing functions and the strategic drivers that can be used to meet business and marketing objectives. Demonstrated experience with leading the development of integrated new product launch plans as well as marketing to diverse customer segments. Expertise in tracking and measuring ROI for marketing initiatives. Experience with supervising and developing skills and talent of multiple full-time marketing staff. Proven ability to manage large budgets and pro-actively identify opportunities/issues. Position requires up to 30% travel.

Supplemental Information:
As a key part of this role, this individual will support the roll-out of In Store Programs workstream of the GM Core Dealer Operations, Initiative partnering with the Lead GM In Store Programs Lead. There are a number of specific responsibilities that this position must deliver:
- Drive development of GM Marketing Communications Plan and Calendar, working with cross-functional Marketing Communications team, Consumer Segment Lead and Business unit
- Lead execution of monthly Marketing Retail Communications and quarterly GM Retail Marketing Campaigns with a focus on achieving retail metrics
- Oversee development of Advertising / Retail back-schedules for GM Retail Marketing Communications activities to ensure integration of messaging and execution with other Marketing Communications team members
- Manage monthly scorecard with key leading a lagging indicators, reviewed and approved by Consumer Segment Lead in partnership with Business Unit
- Track and Analyze GM Transactional Data to adjust communications strategies and tactics as needed
- Manage retail calendar for all monthly GM Retail marketing to assist dealers to plan local support
- Oversee development of GM focused tools and assets to support achievement of dealer metrics
- Dedicated focus on roll out of In Store Programs workstream in the GM Core Dealer Operations pilot, partnering with GM Lead, In Store Programs - Develop recommend approach for In Store Programs roll-out, including funding dealer participation model, timing, etc.
Integrate best practices into future marcom related activities.

Prefer a background of marketing experience in a retail environment, specifically in apparel or consumer products companies.

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel: Required 10-25%]]>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Advertising-&-Promotion-Lead-Retail-Job-WI-53201/2595060/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Advertising-&-Promotion-Lead-Retail-Job-WI-53201/2595060/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2078BR
Title: Developmental Service Manager
Job Function: Customer Service
State and City: Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for leading the development of strategy, creation of plans and delivery of Service methods and support information for the Developmental Service Engineering (DSE) group within Service Operations. Primary responsibilities of the department include being the Voice of Customer (VOC) and Voice of Technician (VOT) in the requirement-setting process of motorcycle product development, setting requirements for Design for Serviceability (DFS), developing Service Methods (including Flat Rates) and identifying and delivering Service Tools (including diagnostic tools). Effective VOC requirement-setting must be done jointly with the New Product Marketing team. Successful delivery within this product development role requires close collaboration with new product development teams, particularly with Engineering, Corporate Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Management. This role also plays a leadership function in coordinating all efforts for Service Readiness, including leading Service launch teams, developing timing for technical information delivery with the Technical Publications team and coordination of training programs with Harley-Davidson University. Other key stakeholders that the DSE team must maintain close collaboration in launch efforts include Marketing, Service Parts and Accessories.

The DSE Manager position is required to develop strategies and plans for future Service Methods, Service Tools & dealership workshop standards. This requires close collaboration with stakeholders like Engineering, Manufacturing and Materials Management, as well as Retail Service stakeholders like Technical Publications, Technical Service Representatives, Service Retail and Service Field Representatives.

As the point person into the Product Development Community for Service, this role must stay active in Product Delivery Methodology strategies and plans and also stay connected to the product planning process. As such, this role is responsible for coordinating new product and launch related updates to Service leadership.

The Development Service Engineering team is also a critical contributor to our Service Knowledge Management systems. DSEs may be required to either author or validate content on a given topic or issue. This Manager position plays a key role in supporting development of strategies and plans for growing and sustaining a robust Knowledge Management system.

Education Required:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related Engineering technical degree required. Masters Degree preferred.

Experience Required:
10 years experience in technical service product development and/or other technical field.
5 years related experience in vehicle product service, including service procedure development, creation of technical documentation, troubleshooting and familiarity with warranty processes.
5 years experience in team or departmental leadership with a proven track record of people development and continuous process improvement.
Ability to collaborate with and lead peers in strategic Service initiatives.
Ability to communicate effectively with dealers, retail customers, suppliers and other stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to influence internal technical communities by organized presentation of various customer-driven data sources
Organizational and time management skills.
The ability to control changes in priority and to handle several responsibilities at once.
Direct staff supervision experience.
Proven track record of continuous process improvement.

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel: Required 0-10%]]>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Manager-Developmental-Service-Engineering-Job-WI-53201/2458729/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Manager-Developmental-Service-Engineering-Job-WI-53201/2458729/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2147BR
Title: Product & Compliance Manager - General Merchandise (GM)
Job Function: General Merchandise
State and City: Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
This position is part of the global product compliance team and will lead General Merchandise efforts to implement Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s (HDMC) globally organized product compliance strategy and structure to effectively predict, manage, and mitigate compliance risks for GM. The incumbent works closely with the Regional Product and Compliance Planning Managers in region to understand and evaluate GM product offerings for each market as well as reviewing and understanding proposed regulation changes which may include researching, developing, supporting, and/or coordinating cross-functional processes in which HDMC chooses to do business. This position will have direct reports.

The Product and Compliance Planning Manager’s responsibilities include significant skills in leading through influence across global stakeholders to understand and ensure the planning and execution of product compliance. This position is the single point of contact for product & compliance planning for General Merchandise.

The incumbent will ensure the delivery of GM products and services that are provided anywhere, anytime in region by our ability to understand and anticipate requirements as defined within the product compliance strategy.

This position works closely with the regions to understand and evaluate product offerings for each market as well as reviewing and understanding proposed regulation changes. This may include researching, developing, supporting, and/or coordinating cross functional processes and activities required to certify general merchandise in all markets in which Harley-Davidson chooses to do business. This position will help monitor and communicate new or developing regulations as related to the General Merchandise business. The incumbent will actively participate in the development of a pre-emptive, strategic approach to help guide, shape or influence regulations within country specific authorities or agencies to favor HDMC best interests or at least to align with regional or global standards and practices.

This position is part of the General Merchandise Leadership Operations team and will drive efforts towards having the right products in the right market on time to maximize sales performance. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects simultaneously. They must effectively interact and coordinate cross-functionally within the company and with outside stakeholders.

Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, and/or Technical field
- MBA in Marketing and/or International Business is preferred.

Experience Required:
- - A minimum of 10 years of relevant technical, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, operations, and/or regulatory experience is required.
- Knowledge and experience with apparel/textiles, and licensing industries is strongly preferred.
- Budgeting responsibility, accountability, and experience is preferred.
- Incumbent must possess excellent leadership and people development skills as it may have direct reports.
- Demonstrated success coordinating and supporting multiple projects simultaneously, including planning, prioritizing and communicating their status.
- Successful candidates will have proven capabilities in process/productivity improvement including requirement planning, metrics/analytics, performance monitoring, process mapping, project management, change management, and process control throughout an organization.
- Regulatory development, homologation process, and knowledge of where to access or find information regarding rules/regulations/certifications is required.
- Requires knowledge and understanding of regulatory processes, testing, certification requirements, customs regulations for classification, valuation country of origin, labeling, & Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
- International experience is highly-valued, to include working with people from other cultures where English is a second language.
- Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of a second language highly desirable
- Requires 10-25% travel including international travel.
- Travel to test facilities, government offices, association meetings, conferences and to other Harley-Davidson facilities may be required.

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel: Required 10-25%]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Product-&-Compliance-Manager-General-Merchandise-%28GM%29-Job-WI-53201/2540340/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Milwaukee-Product-&-Compliance-Manager-General-Merchandise-%28GM%29-Job-WI-53201/2540340/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2139BR
Title: Software Manager Dealer CRM
Job Function: Information Services/Technology
State and City: Ohio, Valley View
Company: Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for developing the product strategy and managing the development lifecycle, gathering, documenting and prioritizing product/customer requirements and specifications for product releases of the dealer customer relationship management (CRM) solution for H-D dealers worldwide. The Dealer CRM Manager will also be responsible for developing and managing the roadmap planning and providing functional leadership in the development, implementation, marketing, and sale of the dealer CRM solution. This strategic role will collaborate with various groups including marketing, legal, sales and regional markets to ensure all global stakeholder needs are being addressed.

Leadership responsibilities include:
- Managing the Dealer CRM product team
- Leading the strategic direction of Dealer CRM solution
- Leading the dealer CRM project work from inception through completion.
- Developing and maintaining Dealer CRM roadmap
- Contribute as a member of Retail Systems leadership team
- Directing and mentoring CRM Developers
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders from various cross-functional areas to define and plan projects.
- Developing and presenting business cases.
- Developing and managing third-party software requests for information (RFIs) and/or requests for proposal (RFPs).
- Coordinating and executing third-party software selection.
- Developing work plans and estimates for product management aspects of dealer CRM software development projects.
- Partnering with other department managers to ensure work plans, estimates, and escalation process flows are clearly defined, effective and efficient.
- Identifying, establishing, and leading continuous improvement initiatives for Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems (HDDS).

Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required
MBA degree is preferred

Experience Required:
Minimum 7 years of supervisory or managerial experience in a technical environment
Minimum 3 years of experience working with CRM technology and systems
Demonstrated 3-5 years of experience in a technology/software development role
Strong experience in Microsoft Technology Platforms preferably Dynamics CRM
Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic technical projects/programs
Demonstrated leadership skills
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Process oriented, but must also be flexible and innovative
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with the Harley-Davidson dealer network is a plus

Supplemental Information:
Primary recruiting location Cleveland/Valley View, OH; candidate could also be in Milwaukee

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel: Required 10-25%]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Valley-View-Software-Manager-Dealer-CRM-Job-OH-44125/2540339/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Valley-View-Software-Manager-Dealer-CRM-Job-OH-44125/2540339/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 1947BR
Title: Technical Staff Engineer
Job Function: Engineering
State and City: Arizona, Yucca
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
Job Summary
This Engineering position will be held accountable for delivering the following:

- Planning and execution of technically meaningful tests
- Coordinate the daily activiaties of other engineers, coordinators, mechanics and riders associated with durability tests
- Accurately compile, analyze and report test results to engineering in a timely manner
- Collaborate with Milwaukee based engineers with progress and execution of tests
- Duty Cycle Development

Education Required:
Position requires a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field. Masters degree is preferred (technical or MBA)

Experience Required:
Position requires a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience. Please see the supplemental field for additional requirements.

Supplemental Information:
Analysis of test results to provide decision ready information
- Has developed tools to efficiently reduce & summarize test data in charts, plots, and diagrams for purposes of design analysis. Has analyzed test data in both time and frequency domain. Regularly provides error bounds, statistical analysis, and/or annotation to test results.

Customer Correlated Duty Cycle Development (Creation, Road Profiling, Test Course Development)
- Able to train on road profiling tools, review test course data, create and modify duty cycles based upon customer use data and test requirements. Use, create, and modify correlation tools as needed.

Customer Correlation Data Acquisition
- Can mentor others to lead customer correlation DAQ projects. Has worked with cross functional teams (Design, Test, Marketing, Sales/Service) to execute Customer Correlation Strategy.

Customer Correlation Data Analysis, Application, and Storage
- Can conduct basic customer correlation data analysis. Able to find and apply customer correlation data in ECM dBase or Retail Customer Usage eRoom.

Data Acquisition Systems and Techniques
- Demonstrates understanding of data acquisition systems and techniques through successful execution of testing projects. Can develop basic testing strategies for powertrain and/or vehicle systems. Track record of consistently delivering quality decision ready data that meets customer expectations.

DFMEA & DVP&R
- Understand principles of DFMEA and DVP&R. Have participated in DFMEAs and DVP&Rs in the past.

Engine/Chassis Dynamometer Testing and Development
- Has performed engine durability/endurance, break-in, horsepower testing, and can access associated checks (such as compression, leakage, Oberg data, etc.) and/or is experienced in full vehicle set-up and testing for domestic and international exhaust emission/chassis dyno testing adhering to associated regulatory guidelines.

Environmental Exposure Testing (Solar Exposure, Corrosion, Rain)
- Has applied environmental requirements in developing verification and validation testing. Has performed WVCT, Humidity, and Rain or UV tests per work order requests and provided detailed results.

Failure Analysis and Reporting (including TIS and/or advanced techniques)
- Proficient in the use of TIS and warranty for data mining and reporting processes.

Large Scale Full Vehicle Test Event Coordination
- Has planned, coordinated, and executed technical events such as DV or PV testing on a Bin 6 project within a workgroup, departmental technical demonstration, and internal ISO audit event or service group best practices visit. Has created work orders to support testing, coordination across groups (RHL, Systems, etc.) and delivery of test results.

Project Management
- Has successfully led projects demonstrating proficiency in the use of project management tools and principles while consistently applying them at the right times. Occasionally acts as a trainer and mentor to others.

Relationship development with contract test providers
- Has experience in working with outside providers to accomplish large scale (complex) test objectives.

Reliability Analyses
- Have regularly applied statistical analysis (Life Data Analysis, DOE, Monte Carlo, etc.) in daily work. Can use statistical software (e.g. Weibull++, mini-tab, @Risk, etc.). Have conducted/led root cause analysis (e.g. Cause Map, Fishbone, etc).

Test Development & Execution (development, durability, and certification)
- Has regularly developed or introduced advanced test technology to the labs/proving ground which has resulted in significant cost/time reduction in testing or substantial improvement in test results.

Test Instrumentation
- Has independently and successfully applied instrumentation tools and techniques during project execution. Has provided high quality test data through detailed understanding of transducer designs, calibrations and their limitations.

Direct Reports: No
Travel: Required 0-10%]]>Sat, 18 May 2013 05:31:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Yucca-Technical-Staff-Engineer-Job-AZ-86438/2356635/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Yucca-Technical-Staff-Engineer-Job-AZ-86438/2356635/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2089BR
Title: Software Quality Assurance Manager
Job Function: Information Services/Technology
State and City: Ohio, Valley View
Company: Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for ensuring optimal quality assurance execution to ensure effective solutions are provided that meet customer’s needs. This position manages a team of quality assurance specialists to deliver error-free software solutions, including the DMS, CRM, Dealer Portal and Reporting and any other Retail Systems solution. The quality teams are responsible for performing system and integration tests, managing the alpha and beta tests, and producing dealer-focused, error-free Retail Systems solution in accordance with usability, performance and functional standards. Through this work, the incumbent is responsible for gaining business and technical expertise in the dealer management system and the area(s) it impacts.

Leadership responsibilities include: managing the quality assurance process, ensuring the quality assurance specialists understand their role, providing training as needed, ensuring the general release only occurs with successful beta test results; developing and/or assisting in developing work plans and estimates for the testing phases of software projects, ensuring adherence to standards relative to the usability and quality assurance aspects of assigned projects, identifying, establishing, and leading continuous improvement initiatives for the department, and participating in the leadership and strategies of the Retail Systems team.

Areas of quality assurance guidance may include current operating standards, testing methodologies, documentation standards, estimating and determining work effort, adherence to work plans, and usability and navigation standards. This position is responsible for providing stakeholders with an escalation person who will assist with problem resolution in a timely manner, answer questions, and ensure that quality assurance services are delivered. The incumbent will administer the Performance Effectiveness Process (PEP) for all quality assurance staff.

Education Required:
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration is required

Experience Required:
Minimum 7-10 years of successful quality assurance experience in a technology environment.
Minimum 5 years of management experience in a technology environment.
Demonstrated experience in software testing methodologies and best practices.
Effective verbal and written communications skills to effectively provide and receive information relative to assigned projects and lead staff within the work area.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills to identify and explain required solutions.
Demonstrated organizational skills to handle changing priorities tight schedules.
Demonstrated attention to detail and quality measures.
Demonstrated experience with project methodology.
Experience working in retail, motorcycle, or automotive industries is a plus.
Experience with automated testing tools is a plus.

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel: Required 0-10%]]>Wed, 08 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Valley-View-Quality-Assurance-Manager-Job-OH-44125/2473208/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Valley-View-Quality-Assurance-Manager-Job-OH-44125/2473208/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2165BR
Title: Knowledge Center Manager
Job Function: Information Services/Technology
State and City: Ohio, Valley View
Company: Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
The Knowledge Center Manager’s primary responsibility is to develop, lead and motivate the team of product support center professionals to deliver excellent software and technical support to dealers with outstanding customer service, satisfaction and timeliness. The Knowledge Center supports all H-D Retail Systems software solutions including TALON, CONNECT, Retail Reporting, H-Dnet and Global DMS/standard Interfaces. The Knowledge Center Manager will assess the needs of dealers and identify possible trends and/or patterns based on call volume, severity and type, and assure that proper processes are created and adhered to so that dealer-related issues are minimized. The Knowledge Center Manager assures optimal dealer support experiences by continuously improving the Support Center professionals’ knowledge of HDDS products and services and emerging technology. This position provides direction and support to the Support Center professionals on issues, such as product support, customer service, communication and technical skills, in order to enhance the quality of support delivered. This position will provide direction to Support Center professionals on how to assess dealer problems and how to solve them in a timely manner.

Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required
MBA degree is preferred

Experience Required:
Three to five years of supervisory or managerial experience, preferably in a Support Center environment.
Technical orientation sufficient to understand the HDDS product offerings.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Process oriented, but must also be flexible and innovative.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with the Harley-Davidson dealer network is a plus.

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel: Required 0-10%]]>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Valley-View-Knowledge-Center-Manager-Job-OH-44125/2559816/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Valley-View-Knowledge-Center-Manager-Job-OH-44125/2559816/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2192BR
Title: Senior Business Analyst
Job Function: Sales
State and City: Ohio, Valley View
Company: Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for leading the requirements gathering and functional design on software development projects for one of the products developed by Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems. The software solutions are to be accomplished according to the defined software development release plan and according to the established software development process. Additional leadership responsibilities may include:
Leading or co-leading project work through completion.
Collaborating with resources from various cross-functional areas, both within Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems(–TALONes, CONNECT dealer CRM, Global DMS, Retail Reporting, Market Analysis, H-Dnet, Planning/Quality, Implementation, Knowledge Center, and Technology/R&D) and within the broader Harley-Davidson community to assist in the definition and execution of projects.
Developing and presenting business cases.
Developing and managing 3rd party software Requests for Information (RFIs) and/or Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
Coordinating and executing 3rd party software selection
Developing work plans and estimates
Identifying, establishing, and leading continuous improvement initiatives for the product team.
Serving as a functional subject matter expert for the product throughout the software development and product lifecycle.

May develop work plans and estimates for the business aspects of software development projects, manage the requirements gathering process, develop and/or manage various aspects of 3rd party software selection, and communicate the projects’ status to ensure planned delivery. Through this work, the incumbent is responsible for gaining business process expertise in the area impacted by the project.

Education Required:
Requires bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration or equivalent. If the candidate does not meet the degree requirement a combination of relevant education and experience should total the equivalent of (8) years.

Experience Required:
Minimum 2 - 3 years in a Senior Analyst or Technical Analyst role and/or relevant Systems or Business Analyst experience.
Minimum –3 - 5 years of successful experience writing functional specifications and documenting business systems requirements.
Demonstrated communication skills to effectively provide and receive information relative to assigned projects.
Requires strong organizational skills and excellent problem-solving skills to handle changing priorities, tight schedules, and correction of critical systems outside normal working hours.
Demonstrated attention to detail and quality measures.
Demonstrated ability to make appropriate business decisions.
Demonstrated customer service focus.
Demonstrated experience with project methodology.
Experience with testing and Quality Assurance practices are a plus.
Experience with client-server technologies, CRM platforms, SQL, and/or C#/C++, VB.NET, or Java programming language is a plus.
Experience working in retail, motorcycle, or automotive industries is a plus.
Accounting experience is a plus

Direct Reports: No
Travel: Required 0-10%]]>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Valley-View-Senior-Business-Analyst-Job-OH-44125/2583205/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Valley-View-Senior-Business-Analyst-Job-OH-44125/2583205/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2141BR
Title: Senior Software Developer
Job Function: Information Services/Technology
State and City: Ohio, Valley View
Company: Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
This position is a member the Software Development team responsible for the design and development of functional enhancements and fixes to a Dealer Management System (DMS). The position requires the performance of technical architecture/design, object modeling, data modeling, and development of architecture framework and functional components of the DMS and supporting systems.

This position will also be involved in developing coding standards, design and development methodologies, performing design reviews, performing training, mentoring associate developers and assisting with work plan development and work estimates. The position is expected to gain business and technical expertise in the DMS.

Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration or equivalent required. Equivalency Definition
In lieu of the education requirement, a combination of relevant education and experience is accepted. The equivalent definition is 2 years of relevant experience for each full year of education required.

Experience Required:
Minimum 5 years of successful software development experience.
Minimum 3 years of design and development experience in object oriented software solutions.
Minimum 3 years work experience with C#, VB.Net, Java, C++ or Delphi programming languages.
Minimum 3 years developing with Microsoft SQL Server
Minimum 3 years of experience working with Crystal Reports or comparable reporting tools
Demonstrated communication skills to effectively provide and receive information relative to assigned projects.
Demonstrated organizational skills to handle changing priorities, tight schedules, and correction of critical systems outside normal working hours.
Demonstrated attention to detail and software quality.
Demonstrated experience with project methodology.
Experience working in retail, motorcycle, or automotive industries is a plus.

Direct Reports: No
Travel: Required 0-10%]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Valley-View-Senior-Software-Developer-Job-OH-44125/2540341/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Valley-View-Senior-Software-Developer-Job-OH-44125/2540341/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2187BR
Title: Manager - Regional Product Planning
Job Function: Marketing
State and City: Florida, Miami
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
The Manager, Regional Product Planning (MRPP) is a member of the global Motorcycle Product Planning (MPP) team and its International Product Planning (IPP) sub-team. The position reports to the Director, Product Planning International (DPPI) with a dotted line into the regional organization. The role is responsible for all future product planning related matters of the international region and also participates in the optimization of the regional motorcycle product range for Harley-Davidson and in the product Life Cycle Plan (LCP) on behalf of the International markets for select product platforms. This in turn is a key input process to the development of the optimal, customer-led global product LCP.

As a key member of the IPP sub-team and the global MPP team, in addition to managing product development projects and initiatives and participating in the development of customer product strategies and assignments, the MRPP is responsible for capturing and interpreting regional customer, competitive, market and product/feature information and trends; learning from various stakeholder groups and effectively channeling that learning to enable MPP leadership to make the most appropriate product plan recommendations to the Product Development Strategy Team governance body. This includes formulation of content that appeals across all International regions and the representation of customer needs within MPP and in other interactions with the US-based product planning and development community.

Education Required:
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is required.

Experience Required:
Requires 7 years experience in product management, OE motorcycle business management, portfolio and life cycle management or marketing/market planning experience in a motor vehicle marketing environment combined with knowledge of or experience in vehicle product development. A knowledgeable and capable rider with technical, mechanical, and electrical aptitude necessary to provide effective interface with product planning and development stakeholders. Must have an extensive understanding of the regional motorcycle marketplace and the retail motorcycle sales environment. Must understand the diverse needs of Harley-Davidson customers within the region, competitive customers and aspiring customers and have the ability to translate that understanding into commercially viable product solutions. Requires an understanding of the programs/processes used in product development, information acquisition, and available resources. Must have excellent organization and people skills, and personal integrity. Must be skilled at collaborating, influencing and building relationships with colleagues employees from diverse functions and engendering team spirit. Must demonstrate effective leadership within own department and across broad parts of the organization where there may be little or no formal authority. Strong experience in English communication and business planning and communications skills of the principal language(s) used within region relative to the motorcycle, automobile, or recreational vehicle industries.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, esp. Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Ability to travel 40%-50% is required.

Supplemental Information:
Spanish and Portuguese would be advantageous but not required. This individual will report directly to Dir of Product Planning International who is located in Oxford, Uk.

Direct Reports: No
Travel: Required 25-50%]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Miami-Manager-Regional-Product-Planning-Job-FL-33010/2575532/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Miami-Manager-Regional-Product-Planning-Job-FL-33010/2575532/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2214BR
Title: Materials Product Life Cycle Lead
Job Function: Materials Management
State and City: Pennsylvania, York
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
This position leads the purchasing’s function execution of H-D O.E. Motorcycle launches to ensure a consistent and comprehensive roll-out to internal stakeholders, dealers and the retail public. The position coordinates the movement of materials into the 3PL or the facility from the supply base, throughout the facility, and as needed from the facility. This position works with the Operations Data Management to determine purchasing data elements within the material master and scheduling agreement prior to handing it off to the material planners. This role is responsible for obsolescence management of purchased parts, disposition of those parts, and model year purchasing cut-over planning. The role participates in cross functional projects as a key contributor of the Product Development Purchasing department. This role is responsible for the assembly, execution, and management of the annual supplier tooling budget from both a capital and expense perspective including PAR’s. Must have the ability to leverage and manage cross-functional resources (internal and external) to meet goals. Individual must have in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, cost targeting, delivery, and material management. The position is responsible for identifying and executing robust, continuous improvements, and lean opportunities within the purchasing launch processes. Responsible for timely maintenance and communication of applicable performance measures as they relate to purchasing model launch. Follow applicable escalation help chains to enable launch success.

Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration is required. Masters degree is preferred.

Experience Required:
Must have 8 years of Project Management and material flow management. Understands and is able to apply and coach the principles of: lean management, including development of problem statements and action plans, as well as value stream mapping; project planning and systematic problem solving; collaborative systems development, processes and tools to support business effectiveness; and conflict management and relationship management. Must demonstrate effective collaboration within own department and across broad parts of the organization where there may be little or no formal authority. Must have strong organizational skills and a general knowledge of business and finance principles. Personal integrity and excellent interaction skills are critical. Requires effective interaction at all levels of the corporation. A strong technical background is required along with excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills. The candidate is expected to be highly customer oriented and have the proven ability to make sound, independent decisions on complex matters for specified programs. The candidate must possess highly developed interpersonal skills in order to build strong positive business relationships.

Direct Reports: No
Travel: Required 0-10%]]>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/York-Materials-Product-Life-Cycle-Lead-Job-PA-17315/2595064/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/York-Materials-Product-Life-Cycle-Lead-Job-PA-17315/2595064/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 1979BR
Title: Manager - Government Affairs
Job Function: Government Affairs
State and City: Florida, Miami
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: 1

Job Summary:
The Government Affairs Manager’s responsibilities include regular demonstration of significant skills in leading through influence across global stakeholders to understand and ensure the planning and execution of a center-led government affairs strategy. The successful candidate will create and manage stakeholder relationships within government and industry.

The Government Affairs Manager will work closely with in-market teams to understand and anticipate government and industry influence on H-D’s business.

This position will help monitor and communicate current, in-progress or new laws affecting the business within the region. The incumbent will actively participate in the development of a pre-emptive, strategic approach to help guide, shape or influence legislation within country specific authorities or agencies to favor HDMC best interests.

The incumbent will demonstrate the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects simultaneously. Candidates for this position must effectively coordinate cross-functionally within the company as well as with outside stakeholders including broad industry association collaboration.

Education Required:
Position requires bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field; advanced degree in relevant areas preferred.

Experience Required:
Position requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in government affairs or related activities, whether in the private or public sectors. Vehicle (particularly motorcycle) industry background is a plus. The individual must understand how government works; have knowledge and understanding of current political events and trends and have an understanding of how they potentially affect the Company, especially its product lines and service offerings for customers. Requires a professional demeanor and excellent speaking and writing skills. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and be looked to as a resource by various stakeholders are also required. Ability to function in a dynamic, ambiguous environment is important, including the ability to help solve problems independently and in accordance with the values and issues identified by the Company.

Supplemental Information:
Under Education the following Information should be posted instead:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, international affairs, or legal, is required.
- Advanced degree or equivalent level on International Business experience is preferred.

Under Experience Required, the information should be:

- A minimum of 10 years of relevant regional specific government, industry association, and/or regulatory experience is required.
- Knowledge and experience with apparel/textiles, vehicles, licensing, aftermarket service parts industries is strongly preferred.
- Budgeting responsibility, accountability, and experience is preferred.
- Incumbent must possess excellent leadership and people development skills.
- Demonstrated success coordinating and supporting multiple projects simultaneously, including planning, prioritizing and communicating their status.
- Legislative related development, homologation process, and knowledge of where to access or find information regarding laws/rules/regulations/certifications is required.
- Requires knowledge and understanding of regulatory processes, testing, certification requirements, and customs regulations for classification, valuation country of origin, labeling, & Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
- International experience is highly-valued, to include working with people from other cultures where English is a second language.
- Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- English is primary language. Knowledge of a second language highly desirable. For the Latin America region, Portuguese is required. Spanish is highly desirable
- Requires 50-60% travel including international depending on regional location.
- Travel to test facilities, government offices, association meetings, conferences and to other Harley-Davidson facilities may be required.

Direct Reports: No
Travel: Required 50-75%]]>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Miami-Manager-Government-Affairs-Job-FL-33010/2397414/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Miami-Manager-Government-Affairs-Job-FL-33010/2397414/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Auto req ID: 2195BR
Title: Commercial Business Analyst
Job Function: Information Services/Technology
State and City: Texas, Plano
Company: Harley-Davidson Financial Services
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Job Summary:
Within a global process, processes, or portfolio area (e.g. Retail Origination, Commercial, etc.), the Business Analyst assists the Business Consultant and Global Process Technology Manager (GPTM) in shaping technology demand using a global lens providing the highest level of strategic value. This role is responsible for developing business requirements related to desired technology solutions and services which allow initiatives to be scoped, estimated, industry benchmarked, prioritized and approved within the overall business capability roadmap. This role will complete functional requirements and transition requirements to the Global Solutions Delivery team, ensure requirements traceability, and provide support to the GSD team from Functional Specification to Implementation. This role assists in identifying and implementing business continuous improvement opportunities which may lead to small IT enhancements. This position will work closely with the lines of business areas and with the Business Process Transformation team based on assigned IT initiatives.

Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities for this role include:

- Lead functional and non functional requirements development with global and local business stakeholders, collaborating within GSD, to ensure requirements are defined at an appropriate level to transition to the GSD for configuration and development.
- Collaborate with lines of business and Business Transformation team to map current and future state business processes and KPIs providing the necessary input to develop functional, non functional and data / information requirements
- Support the GPTO and/or Business Consultant and collaborate within GSD to define solution options, estimate costs and schedules.
- Assist with the development of business cases for IT initiatives in collaboration with business partners.
- Build and maintain strong relationship and rapport with the Business Process Transformation organization and functional business partners.
- Work directly with GIS’s Solution Delivery teams to solidify their understanding of business requirements, review and approve functional requirements, and provide ongoing support through execution and testing phases of the project.
- Ensure requirements traceability is established and measured from definition to implementation.
- This position will not manage direct reports.

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required:
- 5-7 years of relevant technology and business process experience for the assigned area.
- Demonstrated experience with requirements gathering and solution options development.
- Commercial loan origination and servicing business and systems knowledge within a wholesale captive finance environment.
- Technical experience with IBM iSeries platform (AS/400), DB/400, RPG, Infinium FMS, Visual RPG, ASNA GUI applications (Windows), SQL, data warehouse concepts, and systems integration is a plus.
- Experience with commercial/wholesale payment solutions is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience with mapping of business processes and KPIs.
- Demonstrated experience forming strong business partnerships.
- Participation in demand management, prioritization, and business case development.
- Project participation experience, including understanding of full lifecycle implementations for major applications
- Participation in technology selection processes including RFIs and RFPs.
- Understanding of ITIL processes and six sigma practices.
- Ability to translate technology concepts into business terminology.
- Proven ability to make sound and logical judgments.
- Strong interpersonal, written, presentation, and oral communication skills.
- Self-motivated and directed.
- Able to collaborate within a team while exercising independent judgment and initiative.
- Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Supplemental Information:
This position will be filled in Plano, Texas.

Direct Reports: No
Travel: Required 0-10%]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Plano-Commercial-Business-Analyst-Job-TX-75023/2576689/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.harley-davidson.com/job/Plano-Commercial-Business-Analyst-Job-TX-75023/2576689/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS